When Lil B titled his last digital label released mixtape I'm Gay, he received several death threats. Although he is heterosexual, he says the title is a message of support to the LGBT community. Referring to the alternative definition of gay, he says he is gay because he is happy. Following the death threats, he added "I'm Happy" in parenthesis to the album's title. I'm Gay received positive reviews with many fans commenting on the album's wide variety of positive messages and noting the unique beats and lyrical styles not common to mainstream hip hop. He raps about many controversial issues including race relations, poverty, humanity, and the justice system. The album also, according to many fans, shows the "true" side of Lil B. It entered the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart at #56 and the Heatseekers Albums chart at #20 for the week of July 16, 2011. It is for sale on iTunes but Lil B also uploaded it to the Internet for free, posting a link to it on Twitter and Facebook saying, "for all my fans who don't have $10 to buy my album, here it is for free."
Lil B typically releases at least one mixtape every month; so far in 2012 he has released 13 mixtapes - 4 in July alone. One of those released in July was the massive 848-song, nearly 5GB collection of Based Freestyles, which is his largest release to date. In 2013, hip-hop listeners voted Lil B as the greatest rapper of all time.
Bay Area Based Freestyle
Lil B Lyrics
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Ayy man it's your boy Lil
B man tell these niggas what
Time it is man ayy
No for real man Platinum Flame in
This shit yeah man like
I said man ayy BasedGod I
Hear you on the beats
Shit go crazy man ayy based shit
You already know I keep that
All my niggas hyphy all my niggas fucking go
All my niggas on a roll
We be going off molly tryna
Find a fucking party
All my niggas be strapped
All your niggas be shit
We be coming through the back
A hundred stacks we don't play them games
We from the Bay
This that Bay Area shit (Shout out to LA)
It's that West Coast shit it's that shit
Everybody love us bitch
Everybody love us bitch
Suckers be talking, they don't wanna spark it
Hundred thousand for a show, Lil B back
Niggas playing around, Lil B back
B Town, B Town, you already know that
B Town, B Town, nigga you already know that
Bitch on motherfucking deck
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas and back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Fuck these niggas and fuck these snitches
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas and back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Fuck these niggas and fuck these snitches
Niggas still talking, they don't know bout me
Shout out Youth Radio in the streets
Tell the DJ to play my song
I don't give a fuck if you go home
We gon' go to the sideshow
And we gon' go to the liquor store
We gon' smoke some blunts woodie
Man we in the car, turn that shit up
Man my niggas don't give a fuck
And my niggas is rich as fuck
All my niggas is dope as fuck
Shout out Sacramento
We be doing thangs, pulling in that rental
My niggas know bout that
Shout out to fucking Sac
You know we keep the mac
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas and back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Fuck these niggas and fuck these snitches
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas and back dooring bitches
Back dooring niggas, I'm back dooring bitches
Fuck these niggas and fuck these snitches
The lyrics to Lil B's "Bay Area Based Freestyle" capture the essence of his pride in representing the Bay Area and the West Coast hip-hop scene. The song starts with Lil B expressing his love for freestyling, setting the tone for an off-the-cuff, authentic flow. He acknowledges his Platinum Flame mixtape and credits BasedGod for inspiring him and producing the beats that drive his creativity. Lil B's acknowledgment of BasedGod's influence highlights the bond and respect he has for the hip-hop community that shaped him.
As the song progresses, Lil B delves into the Bay Area lifestyle, emphasizing the hyphy culture that defines the region. The mention of being "on a roll" and searching for parties while under the influence of drugs like molly paints a picture of wild and carefree nights that are emblematic of the Bay Area's party scene. The lyrics also touch on the prevalent theme of street life, with references to being armed and ready while dismissing others as lesser. Lil B proudly asserts his Bay Area roots and gives a shoutout to LA, showcasing his appreciation for both local and regional hip-hop scenes.
The chorus of the song, with its repetitive mantra of "back dooring niggas and bitches," carries a sense of defiance and rebellion. Lil B's lyrics exude a sense of not caring about societal norms or the opinions of others. The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes his confidence and determination to stay true to himself in the face of adversity. The references to "fuck these niggas and fuck these snitches" echo a sentiment of standing strong against negativity and unwarranted criticism.
The final verses of the song touch on Lil B's experiences in Sacramento, highlighting the lifestyle and camaraderie within his circle. Shoutouts to the city and references to activities like going to the sideshow and smoking blunts paint a vivid picture of Lil B's daily life and the culture that surrounds him. The lyrics exude a sense of loyalty to his hometown and crew, showcasing a fierce pride in where he comes from. The overall message of "Bay Area Based Freestyle" is one of authenticity, resilience, and unapologetic self-expression amidst the backdrop of the dynamic hip-hop scene in the Bay Area.
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